Request for Information (RFI) for Utility Helicopters Project Office (UHPO)
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSAREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-0000, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT, ROTARY WING (1520)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0688844531ab4efca9b7d50f1cef97b7/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Utility Helicopters Project Office (UHPO) under the Department of the Army, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to assess vendor capabilities for supporting the UH-60M and HH-60M helicopter configurations. The RFI aims to gather information on industry capabilities to design, develop, test, and maintain hardware and software systems, ensuring compliance with Airworthiness Release criteria and effective lifecycle management of the H-60 MDS configurations. This initiative is crucial for sustaining the operational readiness and performance of these helicopters, with a potential contract period from June 2024 to June 2029, anticipated to be awarded on a Sole Source basis. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their responses, including company information and relevant experience, to Oren Gilbert at oren.l.gilbert.civ@army.mil, with a courtesy copy to LaNita McGraw-Holloway at lanita.m.mcgraw-holloway.civ@army.mil.

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    Oren Gilbert
    oren.l.gilbert.civ@army.mil
    LaNita McGraw-Holloway
    lanita.m.mcgraw-holloway.civ@army.mil
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